Research has found that high-sugar, ultraprocessed foods can be addictive for some people. Doucefleur/iStock via Getty Images Plus People often joke that their favorite snack is “like crack” or call ...

Living with addictions, such as substance, alcohol, gambling. gaming and other process addictions, and cooccurring disorders can be very disruptive. Addiction can lead to poor choices resulting in ...

Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background, education, or income. It often starts subtly—using alcohol to unw ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Despite significant advances in addiction science, a persistent and critical challenge remains: the vast chasm between the ...

People often joke that their favorite snack is "like crack" or call themselves "chocoholics" in jest. But can someone really be addicted to food in the same way they could be hooked on substances such ...